JANUARY 2024
MARCH 2024
5
DAYS
|
4
NIGHTS
|
ICELAND
Northern
Lights
Lights
The Northern Lights can be dramatic, eruptive, fleeting and enigmatic. Never guaranteed, sightings rely on minimal light pollution, solar activity and clear skies. The key to any Aurora trip is enjoying the whole experience, regardless of what happens in the night sky. This is where this Iceland Northern Lights tour comes into its own. Roaring waterfalls, icebergs littered on black volcanic sand and mighty volcanoes dotting the horizon. With a local guide keen to show you their Iceland – and alert to the likelihood of a light show – you will be well placed, both literally and metaphorically, to see all that Iceland offers.
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5 days
4 nights
Northern
Lights
Gullfoss
Waterfall
Geysir
Thingvellir
National Park
Glacial
Lagoon
TRIP
Itinerary
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DAY 01: REYKJAVÍK
Halló
Reykjavík!
Our tour begins at our hotel in Reykjavik in the late afternoon. The compact capital city of Iceland is well worth exploring, and we strongly recommend a couple of extra days before or after your tour. Two of the most striking attractions are the Hallgrímskirkja Church, a fine example of expansionist architecture with great views from the tower, and the beautiful Harpa Concert Hall. The nearby old harbour is a great starting point to explore the narrow streets of the old town.
We also have a welcome briefing this evening, usually around 6.30pm.
Accommodation: Hotel Klettur or Hotel Cabin
DAY 02: KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR
Seljalandsfoss
& Skógafoss
We leave Reykjavik, driving east along the scenic southern highway. Our first stop is Seljalandsfoss waterfall that offers the unique opportunity to walk behind the cascade, with ice grips available for safer footing. We continue on through starkly beautiful countryside to an area badly affected by the 2010 eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano.
We journey along the coast visiting the Skógafoss waterfall. If there is time, we drive to Dyrhólaey peninsula, to enjoy coastal views north to Mýrdalsjökull glacier and south to the Reynisdrangar black lava sea stacks. If time and conditions allow, we see the sea stacks at a closer proximity from Reynisfjara black beach.
The final part of our journey takes us across the black expanse of the Myrdalssandur floodplains, created by the river formed after the eruption of a volcano.
Accommodation: Hotel Laki
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Laki
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 03: KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR
Skeidararsandur
& Jökulsárlón
We set out today across the massive Skeidararsandur floodplains, created in a similar fashion to those at Mydalssandur. We head to Falljokull, then walk to an accessible part of the glacier where we strap on crampons and grab ice axes to walk on the glacier. The glacier offers fantastic photo opportunities with walls of brilliant blue ice thousands of years in the making.
After the return hike, we travel to the beautiful Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, created in the 1950s as the glacier retreated from the coastline, leaving a 985ft (300m) deep, 8sqmi (20sqkm) lake studded by icebergs. On Diamond Beach, we walk among large chunks of ice washed up on the black volcanic sand, creating beautiful shapes and formations.
Accommodation: Hotel Laki
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: REYKJAVÍK
Gullfoss Waterfall
& National Park
We return along the south coast then head inland via Hvolsvöllur. We stop for lunch then head to the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe. We also visit Geysir, home to the inimitable hot spouts. The most reliable eruption comes from Strokkur and occurs every five to 10 minutes, firing jets of hot water and steam 100ft (30m) into the air, a spectacle not to be missed.
Our final stop before returning to Reykjavik is Thingvellir National Park, where the first democratic parliament in the world sat in 930. Thingvellir is also the site of the rift valley marking the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart, causing an area around 4mi (7km) to literally sink into the earth.
Accommodation: Hotel Klettur or Hotel Cabin
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: REYKJAVÍK
End
Reykjavik
Our trip ends with a Flybus transfer to Keflavik Airport. Your leader will not accompany you on the Flybus; however, you are provided with a number to call for assistance, should it be needed.
If you have time, you may wish to explore Reykjavik, visiting one of the local thermal pools or the Blue Lagoon (see the Extra Expenses & Spending Money section of the Trip Notes for details). Alternatively, you may wish to extend your stay and learn more about this incredible country. Please ask your sales representative about pre- and post-tour nights.
Meals included: Breakfast
TRIP
Itinerary
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DAY 01: REYKJAVÍK
Halló
Reykjavík!
Our tour begins at our hotel in Reykjavik in the late afternoon. The compact capital city of Iceland is well worth exploring, and we strongly recommend a couple of extra days before or after your tour. Two of the most striking attractions are the Hallgrímskirkja Church, a fine example of expansionist architecture with great views from the tower, and the beautiful Harpa Concert Hall. The nearby old harbour is a great starting point to explore the narrow streets of the old town.
We also have a welcome briefing this evening, usually around 6.30pm.
Accommodation: Hotel Klettur or Hotel Cabin
DAY 02: KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR
Seljalandsfoss
& Skógafoss
We leave Reykjavik, driving east along the scenic southern highway. Our first stop is Seljalandsfoss waterfall that offers the unique opportunity to walk behind the cascade, with ice grips available for safer footing. We continue on through starkly beautiful countryside to an area badly affected by the 2010 eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano.
We journey along the coast visiting the Skógafoss waterfall. If there is time, we drive to Dyrhólaey peninsula, to enjoy coastal views north to Mýrdalsjökull glacier and south to the Reynisdrangar black lava sea stacks. If time and conditions allow, we see the sea stacks at a closer proximity from Reynisfjara black beach.
The final part of our journey takes us across the black expanse of the Myrdalssandur floodplains, created by the river formed after the eruption of a volcano.
Accommodation: Hotel Laki
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Laki
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 03: KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR
Skeidararsandur
& Jökulsárlón
We set out today across the massive Skeidararsandur floodplains, created in a similar fashion to those at Mydalssandur. We head to Falljokull, then walk to an accessible part of the glacier where we strap on crampons and grab ice axes to walk on the glacier. The glacier offers fantastic photo opportunities with walls of brilliant blue ice thousands of years in the making.
After the return hike, we travel to the beautiful Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, created in the 1950s as the glacier retreated from the coastline, leaving a 985ft (300m) deep, 8sqmi (20sqkm) lake studded by icebergs. On Diamond Beach, we walk among large chunks of ice washed up on the black volcanic sand, creating beautiful shapes and formations.
Accommodation: Hotel Laki
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: REYKJAVÍK
Gullfoss Waterfall
& National Park
We return along the south coast then head inland via Hvolsvöllur. We stop for lunch then head to the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe. We also visit Geysir, home to the inimitable hot spouts. The most reliable eruption comes from Strokkur and occurs every five to 10 minutes, firing jets of hot water and steam 100ft (30m) into the air, a spectacle not to be missed.
Our final stop before returning to Reykjavik is Thingvellir National Park, where the first democratic parliament in the world sat in 930. Thingvellir is also the site of the rift valley marking the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart, causing an area around 4mi (7km) to literally sink into the earth.
Accommodation: Hotel Klettur or Hotel Cabin
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: REYKJAVÍK
End
Reykjavik
Our trip ends with a Flybus transfer to Keflavik Airport. Your leader will not accompany you on the Flybus; however, you are provided with a number to call for assistance, should it be needed.
If you have time, you may wish to explore Reykjavik, visiting one of the local thermal pools or the Blue Lagoon (see the Extra Expenses & Spending Money section of the Trip Notes for details). Alternatively, you may wish to extend your stay and learn more about this incredible country. Please ask your sales representative about pre- and post-tour nights.
Meals included: Breakfast
TRIP
Itinerary
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DAY 01: REYKJAVÍK
Halló
Reykjavík!
Our tour begins at our hotel in Reykjavik in the late afternoon. The compact capital city of Iceland is well worth exploring, and we strongly recommend a couple of extra days before or after your tour. Two of the most striking attractions are the Hallgrímskirkja Church, a fine example of expansionist architecture with great views from the tower, and the beautiful Harpa Concert Hall. The nearby old harbour is a great starting point to explore the narrow streets of the old town.
We also have a welcome briefing this evening, usually around 6.30pm.
Accommodation: Hotel Klettur or Hotel Cabin
DAY 02: KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR
Seljalandsfoss
& Skógafoss
We leave Reykjavik, driving east along the scenic southern highway. Our first stop is Seljalandsfoss waterfall that offers the unique opportunity to walk behind the cascade, with ice grips available for safer footing. We continue on through starkly beautiful countryside to an area badly affected by the 2010 eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano.
We journey along the coast visiting the Skógafoss waterfall. If there is time, we drive to Dyrhólaey peninsula, to enjoy coastal views north to Mýrdalsjökull glacier and south to the Reynisdrangar black lava sea stacks. If time and conditions allow, we see the sea stacks at a closer proximity from Reynisfjara black beach.
The final part of our journey takes us across the black expanse of the Myrdalssandur floodplains, created by the river formed after the eruption of a volcano.
Accommodation: Hotel Laki
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Laki
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 03: KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR
Skeidararsandur
& Jökulsárlón
We set out today across the massive Skeidararsandur floodplains, created in a similar fashion to those at Mydalssandur. We head to Falljokull, then walk to an accessible part of the glacier where we strap on crampons and grab ice axes to walk on the glacier. The glacier offers fantastic photo opportunities with walls of brilliant blue ice thousands of years in the making.
After the return hike, we travel to the beautiful Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, created in the 1950s as the glacier retreated from the coastline, leaving a 985ft (300m) deep, 8sqmi (20sqkm) lake studded by icebergs. On Diamond Beach, we walk among large chunks of ice washed up on the black volcanic sand, creating beautiful shapes and formations.
Accommodation: Hotel Laki
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: REYKJAVÍK
Gullfoss Waterfall
& National Park
We return along the south coast then head inland via Hvolsvöllur. We stop for lunch then head to the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe. We also visit Geysir, home to the inimitable hot spouts. The most reliable eruption comes from Strokkur and occurs every five to 10 minutes, firing jets of hot water and steam 100ft (30m) into the air, a spectacle not to be missed.
Our final stop before returning to Reykjavik is Thingvellir National Park, where the first democratic parliament in the world sat in 930. Thingvellir is also the site of the rift valley marking the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart, causing an area around 4mi (7km) to literally sink into the earth.
Accommodation: Hotel Klettur or Hotel Cabin
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: REYKJAVÍK
End
Reykjavik
Our trip ends with a Flybus transfer to Keflavik Airport. Your leader will not accompany you on the Flybus; however, you are provided with a number to call for assistance, should it be needed.
If you have time, you may wish to explore Reykjavik, visiting one of the local thermal pools or the Blue Lagoon (see the Extra Expenses & Spending Money section of the Trip Notes for details). Alternatively, you may wish to extend your stay and learn more about this incredible country. Please ask your sales representative about pre- and post-tour nights.
Meals included: Breakfast
TRIP
Itinerary
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DAY 01: REYKJAVÍK
Halló
Reykjavík!
Our tour begins at our hotel in Reykjavik in the late afternoon. The compact capital city of Iceland is well worth exploring, and we strongly recommend a couple of extra days before or after your tour. Two of the most striking attractions are the Hallgrímskirkja Church, a fine example of expansionist architecture with great views from the tower, and the beautiful Harpa Concert Hall. The nearby old harbour is a great starting point to explore the narrow streets of the old town.
We also have a welcome briefing this evening, usually around 6.30pm.
Accommodation: Hotel Klettur or Hotel Cabin
DAY 02: KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR
Seljalandsfoss
& Skógafoss
We leave Reykjavik, driving east along the scenic southern highway. Our first stop is Seljalandsfoss waterfall that offers the unique opportunity to walk behind the cascade, with ice grips available for safer footing. We continue on through starkly beautiful countryside to an area badly affected by the 2010 eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano.
We journey along the coast visiting the Skógafoss waterfall. If there is time, we drive to Dyrhólaey peninsula, to enjoy coastal views north to Mýrdalsjökull glacier and south to the Reynisdrangar black lava sea stacks. If time and conditions allow, we see the sea stacks at a closer proximity from Reynisfjara black beach.
The final part of our journey takes us across the black expanse of the Myrdalssandur floodplains, created by the river formed after the eruption of a volcano.
Accommodation: Hotel Laki
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Laki
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 03: KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR
Skeidararsandur
& Jökulsárlón
We set out today across the massive Skeidararsandur floodplains, created in a similar fashion to those at Mydalssandur. We head to Falljokull, then walk to an accessible part of the glacier where we strap on crampons and grab ice axes to walk on the glacier. The glacier offers fantastic photo opportunities with walls of brilliant blue ice thousands of years in the making.
After the return hike, we travel to the beautiful Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, created in the 1950s as the glacier retreated from the coastline, leaving a 985ft (300m) deep, 8sqmi (20sqkm) lake studded by icebergs. On Diamond Beach, we walk among large chunks of ice washed up on the black volcanic sand, creating beautiful shapes and formations.
Accommodation: Hotel Laki
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: REYKJAVÍK
Gullfoss Waterfall
& National Park
We return along the south coast then head inland via Hvolsvöllur. We stop for lunch then head to the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe. We also visit Geysir, home to the inimitable hot spouts. The most reliable eruption comes from Strokkur and occurs every five to 10 minutes, firing jets of hot water and steam 100ft (30m) into the air, a spectacle not to be missed.
Our final stop before returning to Reykjavik is Thingvellir National Park, where the first democratic parliament in the world sat in 930. Thingvellir is also the site of the rift valley marking the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart, causing an area around 4mi (7km) to literally sink into the earth.
Accommodation: Hotel Klettur or Hotel Cabin
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: REYKJAVÍK
End
Reykjavik
Our trip ends with a Flybus transfer to Keflavik Airport. Your leader will not accompany you on the Flybus; however, you are provided with a number to call for assistance, should it be needed.
If you have time, you may wish to explore Reykjavik, visiting one of the local thermal pools or the Blue Lagoon (see the Extra Expenses & Spending Money section of the Trip Notes for details). Alternatively, you may wish to extend your stay and learn more about this incredible country. Please ask your sales representative about pre- and post-tour nights.
Meals included: Breakfast
TRIP
Itinerary
SCROLL FOR MORE
DAY 01: REYKJAVÍK
Halló
Reykjavík!
Our tour begins at our hotel in Reykjavik in the late afternoon. The compact capital city of Iceland is well worth exploring, and we strongly recommend a couple of extra days before or after your tour. Two of the most striking attractions are the Hallgrímskirkja Church, a fine example of expansionist architecture with great views from the tower, and the beautiful Harpa Concert Hall. The nearby old harbour is a great starting point to explore the narrow streets of the old town.
We also have a welcome briefing this evening, usually around 6.30pm.
Accommodation: Hotel Klettur or Hotel Cabin
DAY 02: KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR
Seljalandsfoss
& Skógafoss
We leave Reykjavik, driving east along the scenic southern highway. Our first stop is Seljalandsfoss waterfall that offers the unique opportunity to walk behind the cascade, with ice grips available for safer footing. We continue on through starkly beautiful countryside to an area badly affected by the 2010 eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano.
We journey along the coast visiting the Skógafoss waterfall. If there is time, we drive to Dyrhólaey peninsula, to enjoy coastal views north to Mýrdalsjökull glacier and south to the Reynisdrangar black lava sea stacks. If time and conditions allow, we see the sea stacks at a closer proximity from Reynisfjara black beach.
The final part of our journey takes us across the black expanse of the Myrdalssandur floodplains, created by the river formed after the eruption of a volcano.
Accommodation: Hotel Laki
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 03: KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR
Skeidararsandur
& Jökulsárlón
We set out today across the massive Skeidararsandur floodplains, created in a similar fashion to those at Mydalssandur. We head to Falljokull, then walk to an accessible part of the glacier where we strap on crampons and grab ice axes to walk on the glacier. The glacier offers fantastic photo opportunities with walls of brilliant blue ice thousands of years in the making.
After the return hike, we travel to the beautiful Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, created in the 1950s as the glacier retreated from the coastline, leaving a 985ft (300m) deep, 8sqmi (20sqkm) lake studded by icebergs. On Diamond Beach, we walk among large chunks of ice washed up on the black volcanic sand, creating beautiful shapes and formations.
Accommodation: Hotel Laki
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: REYKJAVÍK
Gullfoss Waterfall
& National Park
We return along the south coast then head inland via Hvolsvöllur. We stop for lunch then head to the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe. We also visit Geysir, home to the inimitable hot spouts. The most reliable eruption comes from Strokkur and occurs every five to 10 minutes, firing jets of hot water and steam 100ft (30m) into the air, a spectacle not to be missed.
Our final stop before returning to Reykjavik is Thingvellir National Park, where the first democratic parliament in the world sat in 930. Thingvellir is also the site of the rift valley marking the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart, causing an area around 4mi (7km) to literally sink into the earth.
Accommodation: Hotel Klettur or Hotel Cabin
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: REYKJAVÍK
End
Reykjavik
Our trip ends with a Flybus transfer to Keflavik Airport. Your leader will not accompany you on the Flybus; however, you are provided with a number to call for assistance, should it be needed.
If you have time, you may wish to explore Reykjavik, visiting one of the local thermal pools or the Blue Lagoon (see the Extra Expenses & Spending Money section of the Trip Notes for details). Alternatively, you may wish to extend your stay and learn more about this incredible country. Please ask your sales representative about pre- and post-tour nights.
Meals included: Breakfast
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What's
Included
All breakfasts
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Airport shuttle bus transfers for everyone
What's not
Included
Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations
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